Prices at 4 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,079 — 300% above the US median ($270), roughly 28.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | Wichita, KS | $239 | $80 | — | — | 12.9% |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $1,918 | $685 | ★ 4/5 | 124 min | 13.3% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated July 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $1,079 — about 28.3× the Medicare rate ($38). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($76).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,143 list price could save about $64 (6%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Wichita
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Bollinger, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 319 |
| Prince Chan, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Wichita, KS | 147 |
| Timothy Benning, MD | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 95 |
| David Gwyn, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 88 |
| Sarah Schippers, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 55 |
| Kara Cox, MD | Sports Medicine | Wichita, KS | 50 |
| Gregory Schuknecht | Physician Assistant | Wichita, KS | 47 |
| James Gluck, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Wichita, KS | 41 |
| Colin Lisenby, MD | Family Practice | Wichita, KS | 32 |
| Zachary Hanson, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 30 |
| Kellis Bulleigh, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 28 |
| John Babb, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 28 |
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